Junior is ranked No. 1 at 195 pounds in state

11:28 PM,
Feb. 7, 2013

Johnson City's Reggie Williams takes control of Shenendehowa's Tony Fusco in last year's 195-pound state final. Williams lost the bout, but is focused on earning his third consecutive Section 4 title and return to the state meet.

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Long after his match had ended, tears were still flowing from the eyes of Johnson City wrestler Reggie Williams.

The then-sophomore had succumbed in decisive fashion in the final of the Division I 195-pound weight class at last year's state championships in Albany, losing 11-3 to Shenendehowa's Tony Fusco, Williams' third loss in as many bouts to the senior.

It was a disappointing end to a fine season for Williams, who while acknowledging Fusco's superiority also vowed he would come back the following season better and stronger so such an outcome would not happen again. ...